Spike - Nach Dem Fall

The bleak atmosphere really immerses the reader, but I'm curious whether this was inspired by specific horror or fantasy works or if it developed organically during the creative process.

His struggles with identity and redemption felt so raw and real. I wonder how much of that was drawn from the author's personal experiences or imagination.

The graphic horror scenes are intense, but they never overshadow the story of Spike's internal conflict. Was that a deliberate choice to keep the focus on his emotional growth?